We cannot afford to walk down that dangerous path of government overstepping its boundaries into the most personal parts of our lives.

As a soldier, I've served with the most brave people in an institution that's built on integrity, honor, and duty.

I chose to take the oath of office with my personal copy of the Bhagavad Gita because its teachings have inspired me to be a servant-leader, dedicating my life in the service of others and to my country.

Through my time in the military and my deployments, I have recognized the importance of having a Commander in Chief who will not only go after those who threaten the safety and security of the American people, but who will also exercise good judgment and foresight in stopping these failed interventionist wars of regime change that have cost our country so much in human lives, untold suffering, and trillions of dollars.

I've seen firsthand the high human cost of war.

Students are suffering under incredibly high tuitions and high student loan interest rates. They graduate from school, and they're having a very difficult time finding a job. They don't feel as though there are honest leaders who are listening to them, and who will be a part of the solution.

These days, it's often women in uniform - moms, wives, even grandmothers - who deploy and leave their families behind.